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Sounds like a good idea, but unfortunately I suspect that the gadget freaks and collectors that Zeiss needs to make a project like this viable, would mostly go for extreme solutions. That includes at least f/1.4 in most cases. One can always hope though. Leica's APO Summicron 50 is a good example of a premium plus lens with a slower aperture.Zeiss has the where with all to make any kind of lens.... how about world class f2.8 or even f3.5 lenses. Nice and light with huge image circles so corners and sides would be tack sharp. I need a 2 lb lens like I need a hole in the head.
Victor
You got it, Jack. I really enjoy my 55 Otus, but when I tried the 135, one of my thoughts was that many lenses are now too clinical. I think Nikon addressed this with the 58 and many of my Leica contacts are going back to older lenses for the character. I've been using my old 105 2.5 Ai more lately and like the rendition. Of course, some of the new high resolution sensors don't play nice with older lenses.Good point. I am now much more attracted to character of a lens, than anything else...
Lloyd Chambers at diglloyd.com said:This site may be relatively quiet for the next 10 days or so...
But that does not mean I’m taking a break—quite the contrary. This fall will not be boring, at least from my point of view.
Not long to wait.Lloyd Chambers at diglloyd.com said:My intent is to compare...
However, a trip to Germany very soon for a special event may delay it by a week or so.
Zeiss Otus lenses are pretty useless for most things when used on a Canon or Nikon DSLR since generally DSLRs are just horrible for manual focusing. So they are only usable on a tripod with live view focusing. On a Mirrorless body like the new Sony A7/2/s/r/r2 they are nice lenses thanks to manual focusing helpers built into the body / evf. However, the Batis AF Zeiss seem superb and obviously have AF, are just a tad slower but much more affordable.
Not all photographers find DSLRs horrible for manual focusing. I mostly use manual focus lenses on my D810. As for a 21mm for landscapes: the Zeiss 21mm ZF.2 is already great for that purpose, unless you prefer shoot landscapes at f/1.4.Zeiss Otus lenses are pretty useless for most things when used on a Canon or Nikon DSLR since generally DSLRs are just horrible for manual focusing. So they are only usable on a tripod with live view focusing. On a Mirrorless body like the new Sony A7/2/s/r/r2 they are nice lenses thanks to manual focusing helpers built into the body / evf. However, the Batis AF Zeiss seem superb and obviously have AF, are just a tad slower but much more affordable.
Would be nice to see a 21mm Zeiss Otus, great for landscape. A high quality 24 1.4 would also be nice, for landscape night shots of the sky.
Zeiss Otus lenses are pretty useless for most things when used on a Canon or Nikon DSLR since generally DSLRs are just horrible for manual focusing. So they are only usable on a tripod with live view focusing. On a Mirrorless body like the new Sony A7/2/s/r/r2 they are nice lenses thanks to manual focusing helpers built into the body / evf. However, the Batis AF Zeiss seem superb and obviously have AF, are just a tad slower but much more affordable.
Would be nice to see a 21mm Zeiss Otus, great for landscape. A high quality 24 1.4 would also be nice, for landscape night shots of the sky.
Three Otii?...Lloyd Chambers at digloyd.com said:I don’t know if Ira uses Zeiss Otus, but they are heavy to carry in the field. Worth the results, but quite a load with three Otii to carry around.
I street-shoot with my Otus 55/810 combo all the time. I think almost everyone who has one does. My tennis elbow complains after an hour or two, but the Zeiss is very hand holdable and I rarely miss focus. I do take advantage of the DK-17M viewfinder magnifier. The 85 Otus is a whole different kettle of fish, however.Guys, for landscapes, on a tripod, obviously manual focus lenses are not a hindrance at all!
But, the point of a Zeiss Otus f1.4 lens is its performance at f1.4~f2 which is stunning. Miss focus even a bit and the advantage of a lens like that is lost. I would love an AF version. Since most of the work I do with fast lenses on a DSLR in the 35mm to 200mm range is people photography, handheld.